Although this Web site is fairly comprehensive, it is not intended to replace the books. We encourage you to go to the source to gain a greater understanding of the ideas and complexity of the conclusions derived from the research.

 

Listen to Jim talk about the latest ideas that are influencing his thinking.
Visit the Lecture Hall

Gain a deeper understanding of the ideas presented in
the books.
View the guide or,
Download the PDF

The foundation of all ideas generated by Jim and the Chimps is supported by years of research.
Read on

Welcome to the Laboratory. Here students of all levels can explore key ideas found in the writings of Jim Collins.

Questions, homework exercises, and correlations to tangential thoughts allow you and/or your company to analyze, experiment and put the ideas to work.

Laboratory Idea Sets:

Level 5 Leadership
Level 5 leaders channel their ego needs away from themselves and into a larger goal of building a great company. …
Keep exploring.

First Who, Then What
The key point of this idea is not just about assembling the right team—that’s nothing new.
The main point is to first get the right people on
the bus. …
Keep exploring.

Confront the Brutal Facts
All good to great companies began the process of finding a path to greatness by confronting the brutal facts of their current reality. …
Keep exploring.
Hedgehog Concept
A Hedgehog Concept is not a goal to be the best, a strategy to be the best, an intention to be the best, a plan to be the best. …
Keep exploring.
Building your Company's Vision
A company's vision is built from two components:
a core ideology and envisioned future. A core
ideology cannot be word crafted into existence in
an afternoon. …
Keep exploring.

 

Copyright © 2002 - 2007 Jim Collins. All rights reserved.
Terms of Use

Laboratory illustrations: Jon Keegan